Getting Nicole to Pre-school

Today is Monday - so we had to get Nicole up for Pre-school. I was sad that she did not want me to take care of her any more. If Chris was around, she wanted Daddy to do everything for her. After Chris left for work, she still refused my help and insisted to have Mommy helping her instead. Even if I already put on her socks or jacket, she would pull it off right away screaming "Mommy's turn!!" There was no time for me to feel offended or upset, because we wanted to get her to school on time. But she continued to give out her commands: "Mommy sit here." We tried to explain her very big & pregnant Mommy could no longer fit into her little chair. Of course, she wouldn't listen and just kept crying. She also did not want to wear her old shoes and started yelling for her new black shoes. That was enough to drive both of us crazy. After Becky finally managed to put her old shoes on, next came the fight to go downstairs to the garage, because she wanted Becky to carry her down instead of me. I no longer wanted to spend time reasoning with her, so I just got hold of her and headed down the stairs with her wailing, struggling and kicking in my arms. At the bottom of the stairs, I tried to let her down to walk to the car, she refused to put her feet down. I had only the choice of hanging onto her by her arms with her feet curled up or dropping her onto the yucky garage floor. Luckily, Uncle Stephen came back just in time after his morning bicycle ride. That drew Nicole's attention long enough to stop from fighting with us and allow us to buckle her in her car seat. It really hurts to see your grandchild doesn't want you. I could just hope this will change after a few days.